Author Topic: John Meadows in hospital after heart attack (Read 30315 times)

Rambone · « **on:** May 11, 2020, 02:55:28 PM »

According to his wife on Facebook, John had a heart attack and is currently at the hospital. He’s one of the nicer guys in the industry that I can actually stomach nowadays.

deadz · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:56:35 PM »

Thats actually bad news.

johnnynoname · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2020, 02:57:13 PM »

a_pupil · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2020, 03:16:13 PM »

He was the picture of health.

It shows that scientific mumbo jumbo and grass fed diet autism can't outrun roid abuse.

BigRo · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2020, 03:16:32 PM »

This sucks, I love John and watch his videos. Top dude. Wish him full recovery.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2020, 03:46:38 PM »

From a friend of mine from EliteFTS...

Yea, he has some sort of clotting issue going on. He was functioning fine and by all hopes and prayers he should be fine. However, nothing to be taken too lightly.

SF1900 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2020, 03:47:52 PM »

I enjoy his videos on resistant band training.

Stephano · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2020, 03:50:38 PM »

This sucks. He's a nice guy, a down-to-earth guy, and a brother in iron. I hope he gets well and makes a complete recovery.

Matt · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2020, 03:59:05 PM »

That surprises me. John is somewhat up in age - he's not old at 48 [born 1972, not sure which month] - but he's not young either.
At least...not young enough for something like this to be a complete shocker, as it would be if it happened to a 28-year-old. We can't take our health for granted starting at 40, and we even more cannot take it for granted with each passing decade from there.

John definitely had amazing conditioning. Maybe he ran the cutting agents harder than most? Sheer speculation on my part.

If I recall correctly, John posted his blood work at least once, and all of his numbers were well within the normal range. I suppose, as I have read before, blood test results are only one marker of health, and by no means tell the whole story. That was also several years ago, and who knows if anything changed in his lifestyle or health status since that time.

joswift · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2020, 04:02:55 PM »

he had serious abdominal surgery a few years ago, he has not had the best of luck health wise

The Keto Kid · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2020, 04:03:56 PM »

Seems like a great guy, his videos are great, I likehis content. I really hope its something minor.

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2020, 04:14:07 PM »

I like JM. He is one of the very very few guys that actually give advice based on common sense. His YT videos are very good. He isn't the most pleasing to look at or will go down in the history of BB as a great, but the man busts his ass and doesn't mind helping others.

obsidian · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2020, 04:56:56 PM »

Quote from: a_pupil on May 11, 2020, 03:16:13 PM

He was the picture of health.

It shows that scientific mumbo jumbo and grass fed diet autism can't outrun roid abuse.

Sheltering in place doesn't help either. People need cardiovascular training. Yes he could have gotten that outside but speaking for myself I know I am not getting the kind of cardio training I used to before the lock down.

che · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2020, 04:59:38 PM »

US MUSL · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:13:14 PM »

Meadows just pushed below average genetics and physique too hard to obtain a somewhat Pro status. He never looked healthy to me.

Fortress · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:21:48 PM »

DooM_ · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:42:36 PM »

Quote from: Fortress on May 11, 2020, 05:21:48 PM

Who?

pro bodybuilder with a popular bodybuilding channel on youtube

Fortress · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:46:53 PM »

Quote from: DooM_ on May 11, 2020, 05:42:36 PM

pro bodybuilder with a popular bodybuilding channel on youtube

Oh, okay.

RIP

deadz · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:47:31 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 11, 2020, 03:46:38 PM

From a friend of mine from EliteFTS...

Yea, he has some sort of clotting issue going on. He was functioning fine and by all hopes and prayers he should be fine. However, nothing to be taken too lightly.

This is why donating blood is critical if you use. No question about it. I was donating every 56 days but have taken a break due to the Chinese Virus!

deadz · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:50:10 PM »

Quote from: Fortress on May 11, 2020, 05:46:53 PM

Oh, okay.

RIP

Fort, he's a good dude unlike all the other fitness fucktards!

NaturalWonder83 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:53:48 PM »

Dear god

Poor John I’ve been worried about him for a while

Fortress · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2020, 05:53:55 PM »

Quote from: deadz on May 11, 2020, 05:50:10 PM

Fort, he's a good dude unlike all the other fitness fucktards!

I believe you.

Hope he recovers.

Straw Man · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2020, 06:30:04 PM »

I've always liked his videos. Seems like a genuine nice guy and good family man.

The Scott · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2020, 07:44:03 PM »

Quote from: deadz on May 11, 2020, 05:47:31 PM

This is why donating blood is critical if you use. No question about it. I was donating every 56 days but have taken a break due to the Chinese Virus!

I give blood regularly as my type is somewhat "rare" and in need for some cancer patients, especially children. I was told by the nurses that the Coronavirus isn't a blood borne pathogen and so they didn't even test me for it at the blood bank.

Good luck to you sir.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2020, 07:49:01 PM »

Quote from: deadz on May 11, 2020, 05:47:31 PM

This is why donating blood is critical if you use. No question about it. I was donating every 56 days but have taken a break due to the Chinese Virus!

Even with the light dosage I take, the doctor monitors my hematocrit levels to avoid any issues with clotting blood and strokes. I'm at the high end, but still in the safe zone. I read that drinking grapefruit juice and lots of water helps keep it in check.